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  • Neighbors fed up with late-night construction; parish says it can't enforce noise ordinance Play Video

    August 31, 2022 5:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite East Baton Rouge Parish having a noise ordinance prohibiting construction work from sunset till 7 a.m., neighbors near Acadian Thruway say constant construction is keeping them up all night. "It's a loud noise, beep, beep, beep, and it's constant noise," said Edith Brown, a resident... more »
  • Baton Rouge home along Amite River destroyed in overnight fire

    June 6, 2022 10:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A home burned down along the Amite River near the Ascension-East Baton Rouge late Sunday night. The St. George Fire Department said crews arrived at the blaze on Kendalwood Drive shortly after midnight. There, they found the home had been "fully taken" by flames. Photos... more »
  • Survey: Most Louisiana residents think state heading in wrong direction

    April 12, 2022 11:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - For the first time since 2016, a majority of Louisiana residents believe the state is heading in the wrong direction. A survey released Tuesday by the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs, part of LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication, showed that two-thirds of Louisiana... more »
  • Bill aims to limit state's liability for nursing home evacuations after Hurricane Ida deaths

    April 12, 2022 9:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A new proposal from lawmakers—filed in response to a disastrous series of hurricane evacuations that ended with more than a dozen people dead—would enforce stricter oversight upon nursing homes while also limiting the state's risk of facing legal backlash. House bill 933 would mandate those facilities... more »
  • Residents reach breaking point with illegal parking, loitering along stretch of Burbank Drive Play Video

    October 18, 2021 10:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Late nights of loitering, litter, and illegal parking along Burbank Drive are frustrating local homeowners. "Total chaos," Al Lorio, who lives on Burbank Drive, said. "It's just total, total chaos." Video from over the weekend shows long lines of cars illegally parked along the busy... more »
  • Future of residents in filthy group home uncertain after owner dies Play Video

    August 5, 2021 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Neighbors in north Baton Rouge said a number of residents fled a group home plagued with problems after the owner died unexpectedly. Owner Erracia Davenport has been the focus of numerous WBRZ Investigative Unit reports after the state cited him for the squalor, but he would... more »
  • Two Breaux Bridge residents accused of sexual assault of a minor

    April 23, 2021 5:56 PM

    ST. MARTINVILLE - Two residents have been arrested on charges related to the sexual assault of a minor. St. Martinville deputies investigated Frederick Johnson, 40, and Crystal Owen, 41, both of Breaux Bridge, after receiving a report on March 30 about the alleged assault. Johnson was charged with... more »
  • BRFD: House fire believed to have started from dryer displaces family

    May 2, 2020 10:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fire crews responded to a house fire on Ontario Street Saturday night. Around 9:20 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on scene to a house in flames in the 3100 block of Ontario Street near Plank Rd. The resident stated that the smell of... more »
  • Residents along Amite River plead for dredging as flooding concerns mount Play Video

    April 22, 2019 5:45 PM

    CENTRAL- Residents living along the Amite River are calling for the river to be dredged after rain last week caused water to get uncomfortably close to their properties. Retired East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Captain Bobby Dale Callender has lived along the river for more than two decades. He's worked... more »
  • Iberville Parish residents say 'not so fast' to off-duty deputy hired to direct neighborhood traffic Play Video

    February 6, 2019 6:50 PM

    ST. GABRIEL - Turns out, not everyone is happy with the way one neighborhood is dealing with traffic. The University Club Homeowner's Association in East Baton Rouge Parish hired an off-duty sheriff's deputy to direct traffic at the entrance to its neighborhood. The residents were so fed up with... more »
  • Residents furious after getting tickets for parking in front of their homes Play Video

    February 13, 2018 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Dozens of residents in the Lakes at Anselmo Subdivision are furious with the Homeowners Association and have signed a petition demanding change after they began getting tickets for parking in front of their homes. The HOA outlaws parking on the street in the subdivision, leaving them feeling imprisoned... more »
  • Sledding, biking & running Baton Rouge residents embrace the snow

    January 17, 2018 6:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge braced for the dangerous cold for another night Wednesday. But the city thawed out just enough for people to get out and stretch their legs. “We got snow, and we're taking full advantage of it,” said Rebecca Tucker. Tucker may be using a... more »
  • Traffic and flooding top residents concerns over new development Play Video

    December 5, 2017 6:49 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE- Concern in brewing tonight about a brand new development planned for the corner of Old Jefferson Highway and Highway 42 in Ascension Parish. The Meadows at Oak Grove Subdivision will have 212 residential lots and nearly eight acres available for commercial development. Residents like Michael Donovan are worried about... more »
  • Residents can pre-register for DSNAP in preparation for hurricane season

    June 5, 2017 5:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE – As the 2017 hurricane season begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging residents to pre-register for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also called Disaster Food Stamps. DSNAP provides food assistance for eligible households who do not receive regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... more »
  • Central residents fed up with drainage issues following heavy rain Play Video

    April 3, 2017 6:27 PM

    CENTRAL – City officials say that Central took on five inches of rain on Sunday and overnight, sending Beaver Bayou over its banks. The heavy rain and lack of drainage is causing residents, like Gwen Ragusa, problems. Back in August, all that Ragusa managed to save from her home... more »
  • City-Parish launches new Open Neighborhood BR platform for residents

    March 2, 2017 12:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of a new digital resource for residents called Open Neighborhood BR. The platform, located at my.brla.gov , provides residents with up-to-date, map-based information on recent incidents involving City-Parish agencies, such as police, fire, traffic incidents, 311 requests for service... more »
  • FEMA details federal aid programs for tornado victims

    February 12, 2017 3:13 PM

    LIVINGSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released details on the federal aid programs that will be available to victims of the recent tornadoes in certain parishes. The programs can be made available as needed and warranted under Governor John Bel Edwards declaration as approved by President Trump.... more »
  • Donaldsonville residents say prayers saved their lives during tornado Play Video

    February 7, 2017 6:43 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Residents in Donaldsonville are thankful to be alive following severe storms and tornadoes on Tuesday. One resident, Clark Richard, told WBRZ that he was trapped inside of his home when the tornado touched down in the area. Richard got emotional while talking to WBRZ reporter Natalia Verdina.... more »
  • Zachary puts year deadline on FEMA trailers Play Video

    January 26, 2017 6:41 PM

    ZACHARY – Residents in Zachary are left scrambling trying to repair their flood-damaged homes due to the city's refusal to pass an extension for flood survivors to live in their FEMA trailers. For some residents, repairing their homes is taking longer than they expected. Zachary residents Earl and... more »
  • 1,300 West Feliciana residents still without power following Monday's storms

    January 4, 2017 1:49 PM

    WEST FELICIANA – Residents in West Feliciana Parish are still without power on Wednesday following Monday's severe weather. The Demco outage map shows more than 1,300 customers are still without power as of noon Wednesday. Demco told WBRZ that the damage to the area caused from the storms was... more »
  • Residents against landfill expansion in Sorrento Play Video

    January 3, 2017 6:29 PM

    SORRENTO – A controversial landfill is up for discussion in Sorrento Tuesday night. The BFI Colonial Landfill is trying to renew a permit and apply for a football field-sized expansion. However, residents who live close to the landfill are not happy with the proposed expansion. One resident, Tony... more »
  • Power restored to most following outage to 4,000 residents

    January 2, 2017 10:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE – According to Entergy, power has been restored to most after thousands of residents were out of power on Monday morning. The Entergy power outage map showed that about 4,460 residents were without power from Industriplex Boulevard near the Airline/Jefferson area to Highland Road. Additionally, residents in... more »
  • Voters to decide on hotel occupancy tax increase on Dec. 10

    November 17, 2016 11:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Parish residents will decide on a proposition authorizing a two percent hotel occupancy tax that would be added to hotel guests' nightly room rate on the Dec. 10th ballot. Proceeds from the tax would produce an estimated $2.6 million each year to fund... more »
  • Deadline to set out flood debris for pick-up in EBR Nov. 6

    November 2, 2016 12:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The deadline for residents to put out their remaining debris curbside to the public right-of-way is Nov. 6. Any debris that is not curbside by Nov. 6 may not be collected by crews. City-Parish officials are urging any residents who are not able to meet the... more »
  • EBR residents seeing more rodents around homes Play Video

    November 1, 2016 5:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge is seeing an uptick in rodents roaming around homes. The East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control facility said the number of calls for rodent inspection increases this time of year. "Most of the time there's an active borough you'll see... more »
  • More than 5,000 homes receive repairs through Shelter at Home program

    October 27, 2016 11:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE – More than 5,000 homes have received temporary repairs through the Shelter at Home program, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced. A total of 5,195 homes have been completed and another 4,480 repairs are taking place with 21,552 people signed up for the... more »
  • Three Louisiana men indicted for scheme to sell stolen HIV meds

    October 6, 2016 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Federal prosecutors say four people, including three Louisiana residents, were indicted for conspiracy to sell stolen HIV medicine. According to United States Attorney Walt Green, 35-year-old Alvin Watts,III, 35-year-old Troy Taylor, 37-year-old Broderick "Chris" Landry and 38-year-old Francis Asiedu Debrah were indicted with conspiracy to possess,... more »
  • Red Cross to transition residents out of River Center shelter on Thursday

    September 13, 2016 11:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Red Cross shelter at the Baton Rouge River Center is set to transition displaced residents out of its location on Thursday. According to Red Cross officials, the shelter will begin transitioning displaced residents throughout the week to permanent or temporary housing until Thursday. The residents... more »
  • Flood victims reluctant to use loans as options for homes and rentals Play Video

    September 6, 2016 7:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Getting a loan through the federal government might be the only option to get homes or rental properties up and running again, but for many the coast is just too high. One resident, Christy Harper, owns a flooded home in Baton Rouge, but does not live... more »
  • Residents in North Baton Rouge work to recover from flood Play Video

    August 23, 2016 4:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Many people in North Baton Rouge say there aren't enough hands to get recovery work done following last week's flood. Living Faith Center in North Baton Rouge was a shelter for Katrina Storm victims, but now the church itself is a victim. We want the... more »
  • Curfew for East Baton Rouge parish lifted following flood

    August 23, 2016 1:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has lifted the curfew for East Baton Rouge parish residents following the recent flood. The curfew was issued for the parish after Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order requested by East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux as a... more »
  • Louisiana Housing Corporation activates task force to help displaced residents

    August 18, 2016 1:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Housing Corporation in partnership with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated the Louisiana Disaster Housing Task Force to help displaced residents impacted by the recent flood. The Task Force advises for displaced residents to first apply for disaster assistance... more »
  • Early morning fire at apartment complex displaces residents Play Video

    August 9, 2016 1:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An early morning fire displaced 15 to 20 residents at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Jasper Street. The St. George Fire Protection District and Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the complex around midnight where flames were on parts of the roof when... more »
  • Residents opposed to second False River drawdown Play Video

    June 24, 2016 7:34 PM

    NEW ROADS - Some residents along the False River say they are against a plan to draw down the lake's water by six feet. When officials lowered the lake by three feet in 2014, resident Rick Falgout said the soil on his property gave away, causing $6,000 in damages.... more »
  • Residents rally to remove junk for Central woman in need Play Video

    May 1, 2016 4:58 PM

    CENTRAL – Help was on the way for an elderly Central woman who needed help to remove piles of junk off her property. The city of Central demanded that she clean it up, and Saturday a group of volunteers took the matter into their own hands. “It’s wonderful.... more »
  • Thousands lost power in Sunday storms

    May 1, 2016 12:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of customers were left without power Sunday morning after sever weather passed over the Baton Rouge area. Over 9,000 Entergy customers were without power across Louisiana as strong storms passed Sunday afternoon. Around noon Sunday, Entergy said more than 1500 homes experienced loss of... more »
  • State officials clear Donaldsonville water for consumption Play Video

    March 26, 2016 12:06 PM

    Donaldsonville - Saturday morning officials gave the go ahead for residents to begin drinking the city's tap water again. Mayor Leroy Sullivan told News Two he plans to send out a reverse 911 emergency message to all citizens. The Department of Health and Hospitals put a halt to... more »
  • Iberville Parish emergency sirens ready for when severe weather strikes Play Video

    March 17, 2016 10:58 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH – After wild weather in February, parishes plan to better equip themselves to warn residents of tornadoes in the future. Most parishes in the WBRZ viewing area use text alerts, or smart phone apps to get weather notifications, but some are considering parish-wide sirens, to make sure everyone... more »
  • Residents in Convent credit their faith for saving their lives

    February 24, 2016 5:44 PM

    CONVENT - Residents in Convent spent their Wednesday picking up the pieces and trying to salvage items from their homes. It comes after a tornado swept through the area reducing homes to rubble in a matter of seconds. "I'm thankful," Wallace, a Convent resident said. "Thankful to be alive!"... more »
  • Residents cope with sewage smell at BR apartment complex Play Video

    January 22, 2016 6:21 PM

    BAKER - People who live at Family Manor apartment complex on Plank Road are dealing with a smelly issue. Some residents complain that they've had to endure a strong smelling sewage odor for week upon week due to raw sewage-laden water that's sitting right on the doorsteps of residents.... more »
  • Homeowner shot at by intruders Play Video

    September 25, 2015 7:36 PM

    ST. HELENA- A rash of burglaries are hitting an area north of Greensburg. On Thursday, one resident was shot at after discovering three intruders in her driveway. The resident did not want to be identified, but said she had her two-year-old son in the backseat of her vehicle when... more »

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